Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Killing Toenail Fungus with Natural Oils

By Neo Miley

Killing toenail fungus is not an easy task for most people and even when you do succeed in finally getting it to go away, it will often come back later.

One of the major issues with toenail fungus is that it is highly contagious and that is why you need to take certain precautions to avoid getting it in the first place. In addition to being contagious, it has the ability to live for a long time in exfoliated skin and on contaminated surfaces.

If you do manage to contract toenail fungus, you want to keep your feet clean and dry because the fungus thrives in damp, moist places, and sweaty shoes are the ideal environment for its growth. In addition to keeping on top of your foot hygiene, there are several natural ingredients that might help you in killing the fungus.

Non-Pharmaceutical Undecylenic Acid

The first natural ingredient is undecylenic acid and it is derived from castor oil. Basically, the castor oil is cracked under extreme pressure to obtain the acid. Undecylenic acid is approved by the FDA for various ailments that are treated by over the counter type products.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil, also known as Melaleuca Oil is extracted from the Melaleuca tree native to Australia. The oil is known for its antiseptic and antifungal properties and was often used by military troops to help fight off infections from wounds. Tea tree oil is not the same as tea oil which is used primarily for cooking.

Natural Clove Oil

Oil of Cloves, also known as Clove Oil, is another natural ingredient that may be helpful in killing toenail fungus. Clove oil was used often by Dentists as a pain reliever but it also has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Clove oil is obtained from the clove plant which is grown in several places such as India, Pakistan, and Indonesia. - 14130

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